Legislator Details


Richard W. Bagot
AKA:
Number of sessions served 1
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 60

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 10/3/1832
City: Lancaster, UK
County: Lancashire Borough, UK
Country: UK
 
Death
Date: 3/28/1907
City: Elk Rapids, MI
County: Antrim County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial: interred
Burial
Date: 3/30/1907
City: Elk Rapids, MI
County: Antrim County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery: Maple Grove Cemetery

Marital Information:
married Henrietta C. Smith 7/25/1864, who died 11/18/1872. Daughter Alice Maud Mary Bagot born 6/19/1869 in Adrian. Married Mary E. Radley of Stafford, NY on 10/29/1875, daughter of Mary & George Radley.

Number of Children: 1

Background

Religion: Protestant Episcopal Church
Military Service:
Occupation: logger, mercantiler, banker
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Richard William & Mary (Sutcliffe) Bagot. His father was a silk merchant. Emigrated to the US in 1854. Lived in New York until 1858 when he located in Elk Rapids. Worked for Dexter & Noble lumber company until 1871. Owned a grocery and drug business 1871-1881. In 1891, he joined the Elk Rapids Savings Bank and became a cashier. In 1904, he became its president. Elected Antrim County clerk and registrar in 1864, 1865, 1868 and 1870. Served as Antrim County treasurer. Member of the Masons & Knights Templar

Notable Facts:

Sessions Served:

Thirty-Seventh Legislature, 1893-1894
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Michigan Institute for Deaf and Dumb, Private Corporations , Private Corporations , Select Committee on Congressional Reapportionment
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Elk Rapids
County of Residence Antrim
District: Antrim
District Description: Counties of Antrim, Charlevoix and Kalkaska

Date Elected: 11/8/1892
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1893
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
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Bibliography:

Bower p.817-818; MIBiog p.38-39; Manual 1893, p.593; SeekMI; USCen 1910
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